Hernando Jimenez

JIMENEZ, Hernando of Decatur, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the age of 36. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Dietrich and two children, Victoria Sophia and Daniel Ivan. He will be remembered for his passion, his love for family and friends, his stupendous eloquence, and his inimitable sense of humor.
Hernando was born on February 10th, 1980, in Bogota, Colombia. Even as a young child, he had dreams of flight. He harnessed that fascination when he came to the USA in 2001 to complete his studies in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, receiving his Bachelor of Science (2003), Master of Science (2006), and Doctorate of Philosophy (2009). After earning the terminal degree for his field of study, he was appointed to be a member of the research faculty at the Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL). His many achievements include the Tower Award, the ASDL service award, the Sam Nunn fellowship, chapters in two books and multiple research publications contributing to civil aviation.
In addition to his wife and two children, Hernando is survived by his parents, Humberto Jimenez and Anna Susanna "Ansi" van Wageningen; his siblings, Daniel, Humberto Jr, Juan Manuel, and Sandra.
The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to help Hernando's family make a contribution to Hernando's family fund. https://www.generosity.com/memorial-fundraising/hernando-jimenez-stephanie-dietrich
Please visit www.asturner.com to view his obit and to sign his guestbook. His service will be in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 2:00 pm. His visitation will be on Wednesday, October 26 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm; at the AS Turner & Sons Funeral Home, 2773 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA, USA.


Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033